Project Accounting & Admin Specialist

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants is assisting a multinational company in Dubai to hire an Accounting and Admin Assistant. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will handle record-to-report processes, VAT compliance, and payroll processing for projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, strong Excel skills, and hands-on SAGE experience, with IFRS knowledge and UAE regulatory familiarity. At least 3 years in project-based environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• CPA or equivalent is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Hands-on experience with SAGE Accounting Software.
• Familiarity with accounting automation tools is an advantage.
• Strong IFRS knowledge.
• Experience in project accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Up-to-date UAE VAT and regulatory requirements.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience in project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee record-to-report processes using SAGE software.
• Close books monthly, quarterly, and annually with accurate account analysis and reconciliations.
• Handle VAT compliance, prepare VAT schedules, file VAT Returns and VAT refunds.
• Support corporate tax, Transfer Pricing documentation, and related tax compliance.
• Review expense reports, prepare invoices, and record payments.
• Prepare monthly expense reports and payroll processing.
• Manage cash flow, treasury activities and online banking settlements.
• Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis; support audits.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flows, and investment-related transactions.
• Review payment transactions for project companies, including overseas projects.
• Support project accounting activities including cost tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to obtain financial information for investment reporting.
• Ensure data complies with internal and regulatory standards and drive process improvements.

Skills

Excel

SAGE Accounting Software

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA qualification (nice to have)

Tools

SAGE

Job description

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants is assisting a multinational company in Dubai to hire an Accounting and Admin Assistant. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will handle record-to-report processes, VAT compliance, and payroll processing for projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, strong Excel skills, and hands-on SAGE experience, with IFRS knowledge and UAE regulatory familiarity. At least 3 years in project-based environments is preferred.